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The Indian Premier League has revolutionised the way cricket is played or perceived. Back then, the game was considered boring. However, T20 games and events, especially IPL have transformed the cricketing arena. This short game format is filled with immense thrills and drama. People witness amazing knocks and various ups and downs in the match within hours. The popularity of the game attracts many emerging talents every season. However, some players carry more than one talent. Harshal Patel is one such player. He stunned everyone with his hidden talent at the RCB unbox event.
The player is an Indian all-rounder who currently plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. He is also a member of the Haryana team in domestic cricket. Although known for his impressive pace bowling, Harshal Patel is also good at batting. He has demonstrated some explosive innings in IPL matches. Plus, he is an extremely vigilant fielder and saves runs for his team in every game. For these reasons, he is termed one of the most valuable assets for his side.
Very few people are aware of the musical instrument-playing abilities of Harshal. So, it came as a big surprise when he performed at a live event hosted by RCB. On Sunday, 26th March, Harshal Patel stunned everybody with his amazing performance at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.
Ahead of the 2023 IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore organised an unbox event to engage with fans because the team will be playing at their home ground. The event became livelier with Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers, and Chris Gayle interacting with fans at the stadium. The event was meant to encourage fans to cheer for the team. It was also intended as an unwinding task.
Players in the team also had a chance to practise in the afternoon. The warm-up session was followed by a live interaction with fans. The franchise also arranged live performances for their fans. It was here people witnessed a new skill by the bowling all-rounder Harshal Patel. He demonstrated his guitar skills by performing for the crowd at the event.
Royal Challengers Bangalore repurchased Harshal Patel with a hefty price tag of 10.75 crore INR at the 2022 IPL auction. After winning the purple cap in the 2021 IPL, Patel picked up 19 wickets from 15 games and demonstrated striking skills on the field. The bowling all-rounder has earned a special place in his team due to his match-winning performances in the last couple of seasons. There have been some occasions when Harshal’s bowling saved his side from a bad position. He has also shown resilience in batting by partnering with the top order to build a formidable score at times.
However, his live performance with the guitar was something no one expected. His guitar-playing skill has now become a talking point of discussion among fans and experts. Some fans assert that Harshal Patel should also perform at music concerts. Others state that he should pay more attention to cricket but showcase such performances in each IPL event.
His co-players applauded him for his guitar-playing skills. Some of his associates state that Harshal Patel plays guitar in his spare time to take away his stress. His close friends reiterate the same thing stating that Harshal is extremely good at playing instruments. He often plays guitar at home for his loved ones and friends.
Harshal Patel records keep improving match after match. The bowling all-rounder has shown immense patience and fantastic abilities in the last couple of years. However, his live performance at the unbox event held in Bengaluru took everyone by surprise, and the player received heaps of praise for showcasing his new skill. Let’s see what new stories come up about Harshal Patel in the coming days.
FAQs
Who is Harshal’s favourite cricketer?
Harshal Patel is a big fan of Sachin Tendulkar.
Who is Harshal’s favourite bowler?
He follows former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan.
What are Harshal’s hobbies?
He loves to listen to music.
